Postgraduate Coursework Units of Study

ECON6010 - Public Economics

Semester 2, 2011 | Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Stephen Patrick Whelan

Description

Recent innovations in public economics have overturned previously accepted policy rules. This unit focuses on the modern treatment of public policies relating to taxation, pricing of public sector outputs and public investment. Emphasis is placed on how different informational capabilities and jurisdictions of the government impact on the design of policy. The areas of application in taxation include the design of efficient and equitable consumption taxes, the structure of income taxation and the appropriate mix of income and consumption taxes. In response to market failures, pricing and investment rules for public enterprises, the provision and pricing of public goods, and policy responses to externalities and information problems are covered.

Assessments

Assignments (20%); Mid-semester exam (30%); Final exam (50%)

Classes

1x 3hr seminar per week

Prerequisites

ECON5001 and ECON5002

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